Snake-People Tribe's Heritage
However, your clan's rules are truly bizarre. You can't leave unless you face the threat of extermination. The rules of the Dou Qi Continent are meant to restrain the weak.
Upon hearing their explanations, Lin Qing's expression changed slightly. He knew that in this situation, one would usually have to ask for help.
Good! Good! Good!
He could understand Jia Xing Tian's sudden request for pills; after all, it was normal for a Dou Huang expert to come to the empire with a Jia Xing Tian, Sixth-Grade Alchemist. However, the Snake-People Tribe was also taking an unconventional approach. They were clearly in the same city and needed his help, yet they sent him, Alchemist, to come to his door in person.
"Tell me, what do you want from me?"
"Master Lin, as you know, the Evolution Secret Method of our Snake-People Tribe are fraught with peril. In fact, we invited you here hoping that you could refine a Snake Marrow Bone-Shedding Pill for us, as a precaution against the worst."
"The Snake Marrow Bone-Shedding Pill is Medicinal Pill required by my Snake-People Tribe for the intermediate-level Secret Technique of cultivating Medusa. Unfortunately, my Snake-People Tribe cannot gather the Medicinal Herb required for the superior Secret Technique, nor can we afford Seventh-Grade Alchemist, and we are unable to deal with the Lightning Tribulation of that Seventh-Grade Pill. As a result, to this day, my Snake-People Tribe has not even produced Medusa cultivated by the superior Secret Technique."
The Great Elder said to Lin Qing, his words tinged with deep regret.
"Alright! The Medicinal Pill Formula plus three portions of Medicinal Herb will be rewarded with three Sixth-Tier Monster Core, or one Seventh-Tier Monster Core, or other precious Medicinal Herb." Lin Qing nodded.
Upon hearing Lin Qing's request, the Great Elder of the Snake-People Tribe could no longer contain himself.
"Master Lin, our Snake-People Tribe is not that wealthy. Last time, we used up a large amount of our reserves to refine the Snake Marrow Bone-Shedding Pill. In fact, even though you agreed to refine Medicinal Pill for our Snake-People Tribe this time, we can't gather too many Medicinal Herbs. We only managed to gather a dozen or so Medicinal Herb for Sixth-Grade Pills. I wonder if using two Seventh-Grade -Medicinal Pill Formula to cover all the expenses for this pill refining?"
The Great Elder said awkwardly.
Seventh-Grade Medicinal Pill Formula is worth enough to exchange for several Seventh-Grade Pills, so it's not a loss; in fact, you could say it's a huge profit.
The Snake-People Tribe weren't as wealthy as one might imagine, but they were still a force that had migrated from the Central Plains. Even a broken ship has three thousand nails! Besides, the Snake-People Tribe weren't exactly a broken ship.
"Alright!" Lin Qing thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.
He's the kind of person who earns little when he's poor and much when he's rich; he treats people differently based on their status!
We can't really expect the Snake-People Tribe to use female Snake-People as collateral for their debt, can we?
Thinking of this, Lin Qing glanced at the alluring and beautiful Medusa, then at the gorgeous Hua She'er, and at the same time thought of the enchanting Yue Mei. The Snake-People seemed quite pretty, and it didn't seem like she was... No way! Apart from his elders, women, and children, no one could take advantage of his free girlfriend. He should resolutely resist this kind of freeloading and taking things for free.
Hearing Lin Qing's agreement, the elders breathed a sigh of relief.
The following day, Lin Qi and the Lion were sent out to capture some second- or third-tier Serpentine Magical Beast in preparation for Qing Lin to unlock the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils.
After doing all this, he followed Hua She'er Medusa to the Snake-People Tribe's Treasure Vault.
The Snake-People Tribe's treasure trove is buried underground, and a Tier 5 Purple Giant Python guards the entrance. Hua She'er stayed at the entrance to guard the entrance with the giant python.
Lin Qing and Medusa went underground together. After walking for several minutes, they came across a huge stone door.
Medusa formed a hand seal, and the stone door to the treasure vault slowly opened.
Entering the treasure vault, Medusa pointed behind the door, a gentle expression on her face, and said softly:
"This contains the majority of our clan's collection. If you see anything you like, you can take it; consider it payment."
Lin Qing noticed that Medusa never showed any gentleness, and coupled with this woman's bewitching beauty, he was slightly taken aback, then shook his head and said softly:
"One thing at a time. If I want something, I'll trade it for something else."
Of course, if they are enemies, you can just rob them all, or kill them all, and then everything will be yours.
Upon hearing Lin Qing's words, Medusa remained silent for a moment before walking directly into the treasure vault.
Seeing this, Lin Qing followed closely behind, also very curious about the Snake-People Tribe's treasure trove.
Inside, there were piles of gold coins, as well as some wooden shelves, on which were placed low-level Monster Core and armor.
Of course, Lin Qing looked down on all of this, Medusa knew this as well. She led Lin Qing deeper into the area.
As they delved deeper, the collected items became increasingly valuable. Gold coins, ordinary weapons, and armor disappeared, replaced by rows of iron racks. The weapons on these racks became more advanced, with some even featuring third or fourth-tier Monster Core. More importantly, various Cultivation Methods and Combat Skills began to appear. Lin Qing glanced at them and discovered that they were mostly High Yellow Tier or Low Mystic Tier.
One by one, Medicinal Herb packaged in Jade Box began to appear. However, they were all third or fourth-grade Medicinal Herb, not particularly precious, but just a few of them were equivalent to the Xiao Clan's annual income.
Further in, this is now an area where the shelves have returned to being wooden shelves, but the wood used is the more precious sandalwood. On them are placed Jade Box, some of Jade Box have energy restrictions on them.
"These are the most precious treasures of my Snake-People Tribe, and this is your Medicinal Pill Formula!"
After speaking, Medusa her hand lightly, and two Jade Box appeared in her hand.
Lin Qing took the Jade Box from Medusa's hand, opened it, and found two ancient-looking parchment sheets inside.
As his soul swept across the parchment, Lin Qing murmured:
"Life-Eroding Pill! Azure Nether Longevity-Forging Pill!"
The Life-Eroding Pill can allow Da Dou Shi to directly reach the Dou Wang. Although the lifespan is only three years, the effects will disappear if the user breaks through to the Dou Wang level within three years. It is a peak Seventh-Grade Medicinal Pill.
Lin Qing used to have three such Medicinal Pill, but he gave them all to the Xiao Clan, along with three Azure Nether Longevity Pill Medicinal Pill that could add ten years to one's lifespan. He didn't dare to use them himself. Although the side effects of breaking through to Dou Emperor would disappear, who knew if jumping several levels at once would affect one's foundation?
The Azure Nether Longevity-Forging Pill is a Seventh-Grade Medicinal Pill that adds 50 years to one's lifespan. It is an advanced version of the Tier 6 high-level Azure Nether Longevity Pill Medicinal Pill.
Lin Qing couldn't help but sigh inwardly:
Even a starved camel is bigger than a horse!
As expected of a race that migrated from the Central Plains, they do possess some profound cultural heritage.
Although the recipe for the Life-Devouring Pill is somewhat useless, the recipe for the Azure Nether Longevity Pill is enough to exchange for an eighth-grade pill. Even the lowest-grade eighth-grade pill is not something a seventh-grade pill can compete with.
These two Medicinal Pill Formula alone have recouped all the Medicinal Pill he invested in Medusa —a huge profit.
"A good Medicinal Pill Formula!"
Lin Qing said to Medusa.
"About the Medicinal Pill?" Medusa asked expectantly.
Lin Qing calculated the number of Medicinal Pill needed to be refined and the time required, then replied, "We can start refining them today. Get yourself in good condition as soon as possible; that will increase your chances of evolution! I'll be leaving the Snake-People Tribe in a month or two."
"Alright, then let's begin once you've finished refining the Medicinal Pill!"